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Flint, MI 48532 · CMS Certification Number 230141. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at McLaren Flint
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,672 | $74,213 | 4.7× | $11,984 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,327 | $68,349 | 3.9× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $22,888 | 1.5× | $19,439–$26,337 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS Michigan | $26,337 | 1.7× | 1 |
| MI Amish Medical Board | $19,439 | 1.2× | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2025-12-31); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 368 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay McLaren Flint for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 the average total payment to McLaren Flint for an inpatient hip or knee replacement stay was $15,672 (MS-DRG 470, 15 Medicare stays; Medicare's payment plus the patient's deductible and coinsurance), and the Medicare allowed amount averaged $11,984 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 89 cases).
What is McLaren Flint's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $74,213, 4.7× the average total payment for a Medicare stay. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near McLaren Flint?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center of Genesee County, an orthopedic surgery center 5.0 mi away, is paid about $9,161 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,511 less than an inpatient stay at McLaren Flint. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does McLaren Flint compare with other Michigan hospitals?
McLaren Flint's average total payment per Medicare stay is lower than 68% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.
What do commercial insurers pay McLaren Flint for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $22,888 across 2 insurers, ranging from $19,439 to $26,337.